Leaning Lat Stretch is Ideal for Preventing Injuries to Your Lats

The leaning lat stretch is going to prevent tight lats which could impact on the movement in your shoulders. This will result ability to perform everyday movements such as being able to reach your arms overhead.

Muscles Involved

Following muscles are activated during the leaning lat stretch: latissimus dorsi and lower trapezius.

Equipment

In order to perform this stretch you will need a stable object to grasp (see image below).

Preparation

There are no specific requirements necessary for this stretch.

Performing

Start the lat stretch in a standing position.

(Inhale) Grasp a pole – or other well-anchored stationary object – with both hands. Note: This stretch works best with hands at waist or hip level.

Hold the stretch for 30 seconds. Breathe regularly. You should feel this stretch in your upper back and shoulders.

Substitution

A good substitute is the standing version of the lat stretch that is equally efficient.

Variation

A variation to this stretch is to perform the stretch in a kneeling position.

Tip

After you’ve stretched your lats for about 15 seconds, try shifting your weight to the right for a bit and then shift your weight to the left. You should feel the stretch on the same side you’re leaning toward.

Precaution

Make sure the object you are grasping doesn’t have wheels, and is well-anchored to the floor. Sounds like a no-brainer, but you wouldn’t believe what we’ve seen.

Summary

If I was you, I would definitively give the leaning lat stretch a chance. If you are facing issues in your mobility you might want to consider performing it in a kneeling position.

A lot of people prefer this version, even if they are not having mobility issues because it allows you to relax easier and get a short piece of mind!

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